A Novel Load Flow Method for Radial Distribution Systems for Realistic Loads

Abstract

The need for fast load flow algorithms for radial distribution networks that take advantage of their particular structure has been increasing for planning and optimization. In this article, a novel load flow method of radial distribution systems is presented. In the proposed method, different realistic loads have been considered, as loads are voltage dependent in distribution systems. The effect of load growth is investigated with the proposed method, as it is required for system expansion, planning, and operation. The proposed method has a good convergence pattern and execution time for all types of realistic loads and sizes of the networks. The efficacy of the proposed method is tested with different radial distribution systems and compared with other existing methods.